brilliant

Definition

  • adjective: very bright
  • often used in a joking or ironic way to describe a foolish idea, action, etc.
  • synonyms: shining, glittering, splendid

Examples

  • It is a 'brilliant' [='fabulous'] film. You really must see it.

  • It was 'brilliant' of you to leave your passport at home!

  • She acted 'brilliantly' in her first film.

Movie quotes

  • (..) I didn't know he was here. Peter? Is that you? How strange. There's nobody here. - Bit of a slob, isn't he? - All brilliant men are. - Hey, everyone. - Oh, Peter! Sorry I'm late. It's a jungle out there. I had to beat an old lady with a stick (..)
    2002 Spider-Man
  • (..) - It's a great honour to meet you sir. - Harry tells me you're quite the science whiz. Y'know, I'm something of a scientist myself. I read all your research on nanotechnology. Really Brilliant. - You understood it? - Yes, I wrote a paper on it. Impressive. Your parents must be very proud. (..)
    2002 Spider-Man